Module 2 Fantasy Literature

（满分150分;时间120分钟）

第一部分  听力（共两节，满分30分）

第一节 （共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where does the man want to go？

A. Chicago. B. Denver. C. Phoenix.

2. How much does the man need to pay in all？

A. 90 yuan. B. 60 yuan. C. 30 yuan.

3. What can we learn about the woman？

A. She is very lazy. B. She is often late. C. She doesnt like her job.

4. What do the speakers have in common？

A. Both like seeing movies. B. Both like reading. C. Both like going to concerts.

5. How long does the man spend on the bicycle machine？

A. 20 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 40 minutes.

第二節 （共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. When will Mrs Black see the doctor？

A. Next Monday. B. Next Thursday. C. Next Friday.

7. What does the woman want the man to do？

A. Go to see Dr Smith this Friday.

B. Call his mother as soon as possible.

C. Ask his mother to call Dr Smiths office.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. Where is the woman probably from？

A. China. B. America. C. Japan.

9. What makes the woman a little bit uncomfortable？

A. Chinese food. B. The weather. C. Her room.

10. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers？

A. Customer and waiter. B. Friends. C. Father and daughter.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. Why does the man like planting trees？

A. It is a well-paid job.  B. He doesnt have to work long hours. C. He likes the fresh air outside.

12. What doesnt the man want to be？

A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A lawyer.

13. What does the woman think of the mans dream work in the future？

A. Dangerous. B. Well-paid. C. Hard.

听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。

14. How did the woman learn about the mans performance？

A. By watching TV.    B. By listening to the radio. C. By reading the newspaper.

15. What do people think of the mans performance？

A. Wonderful. B. Boring. C. Hard to understand.

16. What can we learn about the man？

A. He is disabled. B. He is very poor. C. He travels a lot.

17. What is the man planning to do？

A. Improve his playing skill.

B. Donate money to disabled children.

C. Run a music school for disabled children.

聽第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. Who have to pay the most at a four-year public college？

A. Students from “in state”. B. International students. C. Students from other states.

19. How much should a student pay a year to study in a private college？

A. $12，000. B. $26，000. C. $30，000.

20. What kind of college costs the least？

A. A private college. B. A four-year public college. C. A community college.

第二部分  阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 （共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

Teen Creative Writing Residency （住校培训） at Atlantic Center for the Arts

Join other teens for a ten-day writing residency with Master Writers at the world famous Atlantic Center for the Arts.

The Residency

The Teen Creative Writing Residency is a summer writing residency that offers 9th―12th grade teens writing workshops and mentorship （辅导） by distinguished authors in poetry， fiction， and nonfiction. The Teen Creative Writing Residency will be held at Atlantic Center from July 13 through July 26， offering 21 teens from around the country a special opportunity to expand the power of their individual voices through writing workshops with Master Writers.

Residency Schedule

Teen writers will join three Master Writers-in-Residence， one in each of the following genres （类型）―poetry， fiction， and nonfiction. The mentorship with the Master Writers-in-Residence will be the focus， but the chance to have conversations with the other Visiting Writers and participating Teen Writers will be valuable.

Classes meet Monday―Friday for two hours of workshops. Teen writers will have the opportunity to focus on one genre， while also exploring the other forms of literature through workshops and conversation.

Admission （加入）

The selection process for the unique literary residency opportunity will be competitive. Atlantic Center receives the applications， and the judges evaluate writing samples. As class sizes are kept small to provide the highest quality instruction， not all qualified writers may be accepted.

Applications should include the following：

One： Cover Letter—Your name， address， age， phone number（s）

Two： Writing Sample—3 pages： Your writing sample should be in your preferred form of literature.

21. Whom is the writing residency held for？

A. Teens all over the country. B. Teens all over the world.

C. Authors of literature. D. Visiting Writers.

22. What does a Master Writer-in-Residence teach？

A. Writing and reading. B. Writing and speaking.

C. All of the three literature forms. D. One of the three literature forms.

23. What are the writing samples used for？

A. Choosing winners in the writing competitions. B. Judging whether the applicants can be accepted.

C. Judging what form of literature the teens like best. D. Selecting teen writers for the writing competitions.

B

Celeste Ng， a new writer， has gained recognition for her first novel， Everything I Never Told You.

Ngs parents came from Hong Kong， China in the 1960s. Ng was born in America and grew up in Pittsburgh， Pennsylvania， and Shaker Heights， Ohio， in a family of scientists. Celeste went to Harvard University and earned an MFA from the University of Michigan， where she won the Hopwood Award.

Although her novel is not about race， the characters are Asian. The main character is Lydia， a teenage girl， who is the favorite of three children born to a white mother and a Chinese-American father. The story is about Lydias disappearance， and the emotions the family goes through as the mystery unfolds. The whole family deals with sorrow， regret， and exposed （暴露的） secrets as they search for their lost daughter.

Though the characters in this story are Asian， Ng says she didnt really want to include Asian characters. She was afraid people would think the story was about real people in her life. Because she grew up in America and doesnt speak Chinese， she was actually surprised that she included Asian characters in the book.

The book has taken off， especially on Amazon， where it won the Editors Pick for No. 1 Best Book of the Year in 2014. Ng is still getting used to the attention， saying she is still amazed when people tell her they have read her book. With so many readers， its safe to say this is a book you should read. But if youre looking for a simple mystery， this book might not be for you. Most readers warn that you should not read this book unless youre prepared to cry.

24. What does the novel Everything I Never Told You mainly talk about？

A. A family with a missing child. B. The ways to get rid of regret.

C. The secret of the American world. D. The life of teenagers in America.

25. Which of the following is TRUE about Celeste Ng？

A. She wanted to help the Asian people. B. She wrote about Asian characters.

C. She was born in Hong Kong. D. She wrote real people in her life.

26. What can we learn about the book from the last paragraph？

A. Its about race. B. Its moving. C. Its mysterious. D. It has a surprising ending.

27. What is the text mainly about？

A. Celeste Ng and her family. B. The awards Celeste Ng won.

C. Celeste Ngs learning experience. D. Celeste Ng and her best-known novel.

C

Have you come across much western childrens literature？

Most English-speaking children grow up with the same delightful set of fictional characters. The Winnie the Pooh stories involve a strange selections of animals such as a kangaroo， a pig， a donkey， a tiger， an owl and a bear， who live together in a wood， leading fairy ordinary lives. Far more exciting and dangerous events take place in The Wind in the Willows， the story of the foolish Mr Toad and all his adventures.

Talking animals is also the main characters in The Jungle Book and the Just So Stories. In the latter we find lots of imaginative explanations as to why the world is like what it is.

Far more laughter comes from Roald Dahis Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Whillie Wonka is the perfect adult in the eyes of children with all his clever ideas and endless supply of sweets. Also much loved is Bilbo Baggins， the funny little hobbit （霍比特人）， who ends up having adventures with wolves and dragons. Of course， the stories go on in the much more serious The Lord of the Rings， better read a few years later. A new star in the world of magic and childrens fiction is Harry Potter， the schoolboy who learns spells （魔法） rather than maths. Adventure books remain popular， too. Although well over a century old now， Treasure Island is still an enthralling story with young Jim Hawkins dealing with secret maps and pirates （海盜）. Such books make childhood a time of wonder and imagination.

28. What animals are mentioned as characters in the Winnie the Pooh stories？

a. A pig.b. A bear.c. A rabbit.    d. A kangaroo.

A. a， b， c B. a， b， d C. a， c， d D. b， c， d

29. In which book would you expect to find the chapter “How the tiger got his stripes”？

A. Just So Stories. B. Treasure Island.

C. The Lord of the Rings. D. The Wind in the Willows.

30. Why is Whilie Wonka thought to be perfect in the eyes of children？

A. He is good at both spells and maths. B. He deals with secret maps and pirates.

C. He has lots of clever ideas and sweets. D. He has adventures with wolves and dragons.

31. What does the underlined word “enthralling” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean？

A. Disappointing. B. Frightening. C. Interesting. D. Confusing.

D

When we say older people shrink （缩小）， we dont mean they become tiny enough to fit in your pocket！ We just mean that its common for older people to become a little shorter over time. This kind of shrinking cant be stopped， although people can slow this process. But why does shrinking happen at all？

Because of gravity， cushions between the bones in the backbone get compressed， which makes a person lose a little height and become shorter.

Another reason why some older people shrink is because of osteoporosis （骨质疏松）. Osteoporosis occurs when bone is broken down and not enough new bone material is made. Over time， bone is said to be lost. Bones become smaller and weaker and can easily break if someone with osteoporosis is injured.

Older people—especially women， who generally have smaller and lighter bones to begin with—are more likely to develop osteoporosis. As years go by， a person with osteoporosis can get small breaks in bones that are called compression fractures （壓迫性骨折）. These breaks cause collapse of the backbone and over time the person with osteoporosis can become hunched over （驼背）.

Did you know that every day you shrink a little， too？ You arent as tall at the end of the day as you are at the beginning. Thats because as the day goes on， water in the disks of the spine gets compressed due to gravity， making you just a tiny bit shorter. Dont worry， though. Once you get a good nights rest， your body recovers， and the next morning， youre standing tall again！

Smoking and drinking alcohol can make this problem worse. Want to do something right now to build strong bones？ I believe what I say will help you.

32. What can we know about osteoporosis？

A. Gravity is one of its causes. B. Most old women will develop it.

C. Once our bone is broken down， it will occur. D. People with it are more likely to be shorter.

33. What should we do if we dont want to shrink faster？

A. Try to reduce gravity. B. Sleep as long as possible.

C. Be careful not to be hurt by others. D. Keep away from smoking and drinking alcohol.

34. What will the author most probably talk about in the paragraph to be followed？

A. How to grow taller. B. How to avoid shrinking.

C. How to have strong bones. D. How to become healthier.

35. What is the best title for the text？

A. Why Do We Shrink B. How to Live a Healthy Life

C. How Can We Stop Shrinking D. Some Tips on How to Keep Tall

第二节 （共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Everyone needs a break， and vacations are not meant for serious study.        36        The Spring Festival is around the corner so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey. Before getting into the recommendations， you need to determine your English reading comprehension level. If youre at the beginner level， there are two options （选项）： reading a childrens book or reading a book that youve read in Chinese translation.        37        If youre at the intermediate （中等的） level， popular books like pop fiction， mysteries and thrillers are good options. For advanced readers， classic works of literature or modern prize winners （Nobel， Pulitzer） are good options.

38        When I pick up a book I like， even though the first few chapters are really hard to get through， I would try to get accustomed to the language the author uses. Generally， after the first few chapters， things get a lot easier， especially if I get involved in the story.

Another great way to keep you motivated （有積极性的） is to find a friend whos interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve.        39

Some quick recommendations： Harry Potter， start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by US writer Michael Crichton; and if you like horror， US writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun.        40        Happy reading！

A. If you pick a book which is so challenging， it will be too stressful.

B. Instead， theyre a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book.

C. You may also enjoy your reading when hanging out with your family.

D. The most important thing is to pick a book that youre really interested in.

E. You can also discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by WeChat or e-mail.

F. You should just find a topic or author youre interested in， and the rest will go from there.

G. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases， since youre already familiar with the story.

36.                            37.                            38.                            39.                            40.

第三部分  語言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节 （共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Daniel Mazur and his companions spent seven hours climbing up Mount Qomolangma through ice and snow， digging the crampons （攀岩用鞋冰爪） into the ice and taking  steps. They were less than three hours away from the very impressive 29，017-foot summit （山顶）. As Daniel looked out on the  peaks below， he suddenly saw a flash of bright yellow to his left. To his ， it moved. “What the hell？” he  in surprise. When he ， Daniel noticed a man sitting on the edge of a cliff， with no hat，  or sunglasses. Pulling his frostbitten hands out of his snowsuit， the man named Hall burst into laughter. ， he suffered from cerebral edema （脑水肿）， which  to his loss of consciousness. The other men  Hall away from the cliffs edge and helped him back into his . They attached their ropes to Hall in case he  off the cliff. They were  when two Italian climbers， determined to reach the summit， passed by. Sadly， they  to help. At last， it  Daniel and his team two days to lower Hall down. As soon as they arrived at the safe and suitable place， Hall was sent to the hospital immediately.

their help， Hall could very well have died on Mount Qomolangma. Although his rescue is a ， it has caused a discussion on climbers who  the sick and injured in order to win a grand prize. “Once you are up there， you  as though you could do anything.” Danie said， “Sure， I wish I could have reached the  again. But theres no  we could have left Hall on that ridge.”

41. A. special B. serious C. cautious D. worried

42. A. snow-covered B. fog-covered C. water-covered D. rock-covered

43. A. embarrassment B. amazement C. excitement D. amusement

44. A. wandered B. realized C. wondered D. cried

45. A. started B. rested C. shouted D. approached

46. A. trousers B. shoes C. snowsuits D. gloves

47. A. Finally B. Normally C. Obviously D. Easily

48. A. led B. returned C. responded D. adapted

49. A. sent B. drew C. turned D. drove

50. A. snowsuit B. jacket C. spacesuit D. coat

51. A. hurried B. blew C. climbed D. slipped

52. A. relieved B. surprised C. confused D. worried

53. A. offered B. refused C. hesitated D. asked

54. A. wasted B. needed C. saved D. took

55. A. Except B. Without C. Besides D. Over

56. A. mystery B. miracle C. joke D. rule

57. A. care about B. look after C. leave behind D. put down

58. A. guess B. sound C. smell D. feel

59. A. bottom B. cliff C. edge D. summit

60. A. way B. doubt C. trouble D. sign

第二節 （共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

It seems recently that more and more of my friends are facing some seemingly unbeatable challenges in their lives. Some    61    （lose） their jobs and some have failed marriages. And too many have health problems.

I dont know if it is desperation （绝望）    62    causes them to turn to me for advice or whether they have come to value our friendship. But    63    is difficult to offer words of hope when all they feel is     64    （hope）. They expect answers to get them back on their feet again.

I have often struggled with what    65    （say）， mostly because I have faced many of the same challenges in my own life. I remember how empty I felt after someone    66    （cheerful） offered words like “Things will get better！”

Now，    67    （think） of as a source of hope or a good example of what to do through printed words， I have even    68    （many） people contacting me.

So what do I say？ “Begin again.”

It sounds too simple，    69    it is indeed the answer. All life challenges bring about an ending and the chance for a    70    （begin）.

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66.                            67.                            68.                            69.                            70.

第四部分  写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节 短文改错（共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.  每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

2.  只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Ron，

I am very exciting to hear that you were coming to our school soon. Now let me to introduce our school to you. Our school is a famous school with long history. We have lots of experienced teachers and excellent equipments. There are two teaching buildings， one for seniors and the another for juniors. There is one lab building and one dorm building， either. Besides Chinese， maths， English， physics or chemistry， we still have some choices. The students can choose whatever they like to attend. We love their school. I am looking forward to meet you soon.

Yours，

Linda

第二節 书面表达（满分25分）

假如你班将召开“我最喜欢的书”英语主题班会，请用英语写一篇短文，在班会上向同学们介绍你最喜欢的一本书。内容包括：

1.  书名及作者;

2.  简述书的内容梗概;

3.  谈谈你喜欢这本书的理由。

注意：

1.  词数100左右;

2.  短文的开头已为你写好;

3.  可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Here I am going to share my favorite book with all of you in class.